Woodbine: Grade 3 Durham Cup Stakes (9/19/2026)

Chris Adams

Written by: Chris Adams

Published: Sat Sep 19, 2026, 9:00 am ET

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Woodbine picks are here for a 11-race card topped by the Grade 3 Durham Cup Stakes. Below you will find full Woodbine picks and analysis for every race on the September 19, 2026 program, including a best bet, a live longshot and suggested wagers for each event.

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Woodbine: Grade 3 Durham Cup Stakes (9/19/2026)

Woodbine: Grade 3 Durham Cup Stakes (9/19/2026)

Woodbine Picks – Race 1

Post Time: 1:00 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 MATOAKA (6-1): Major Player. Owns the fastest recent figure in the field at 77. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
  • #3 STILETTO VIXEN (7-2): Major Player. Pedigree says the surface switch is worth a try. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
  • #4 FLATTER FOR CAT (8-1): Contender. Much better than the last line indicates. Top connections on the circuit with Munger and Carroll.
  • #5 ALOHA KITTY (5-2): Contender. The 61 speed rating is among the top in the group. Speed numbers are right there with the top group.

Selections: 6 – 3 – 4 – 5

The Plays

Win: #6 at 5-2

Exacta: 6 / 3,4

Woodbine Picks – Race 2

Post Time: 1:33 PM ET; Claiming $7500; 7 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 WAHEELA (2-1): Major Player. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest. Dixon and Aebly team up, and that combination wins its share.
  • #3 DJOSER (5-2): Major Player. Outruns the class par more often than not. Runs better than the bare figures indicate once class is factored in.
  • #4 INTERIM ANALYSIS (3-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out. Strong connections with Krczmar sending out Fukumoto.
  • #2 WAITINGFORAHOLIDAY (6-1): Contender. Improving with each start. Has been exceeding what the level demands.

Selections: 7 – 3 – 4 – 2

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Trifecta: 7,3 / 7,3,4,2 / 7,3,4,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 3

Post Time: 2:10 PM ET; Claiming $25k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #6 LOTTA GEMS (2-1): Best Bet of the Card. Quickest of these on recent form with a 76. Recent form lines measure up to these. Bet today's best bet with industry-leading rebates on BetOnline.
  • #1 NO FRILLS (7-2): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently. Carroll has the barn rolling and keeps Hernandez aboard.
  • #5 HURRICANE AMELIA (8-1): Contender. Has been facing this kind and holding its own. The Minshall barn strikes at a healthy clip in this spot.
  • #2 C C ATHENA (10-1): Contender. No class question at this level. Has the numbers to be involved late.

Selections: 6 – 1 – 5 – 2

The Plays

Win: #6 at 6-5

Pick 3 (Races 3-5): #6 with #7,1,6 with #4,3

Exacta: 6 / 1,5

Woodbine Picks – Race 4

Post Time: 2:44 PM ET; Claiming $15k; 6 1/2 F All Weather; Field of 7 runners.

  • #7 PADRAIG (5-2): Major Player. Should get loose on an uncontested lead. Flores takes the mount for Wright, which is worth noting.
  • #1 ZUCCHERO (2-1): Major Player. Quick enough to matter in the closing stages. Connections are as strong as any in the race.
  • #6 INSTANT RESPONSE (8-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight. A 1.5 is plenty fast for this spot.
  • #3 BEE ME (12-1): Contender. Belongs on class and should be in the mix. Form lines read well against this group.

Selections: 7 – 1 – 6 – 3

The Plays

Win: #7 at 5-2

Exacta: 7 / 1,6

Woodbine Picks – Race 5

Post Time: 3:18 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 7 runners.

  • #4 SHESHIMAINTENANCE (3-1): Major Player. Proven competitor at this configuration. Numbers are competitive with anything else entered.
  • #3 QUEENS COMMAND (2-1): Major Player. Beaten only 97 lengths last out against similar.
  • #1 REGAL MOMENT (5-2): Contender. Has been knocking on the door in similar spots. Consistent enough to be a factor at this level.
  • #7 MADAME OBEY (8-1): Contender. Ran at this level last out.

Selections: 4 – 3 – 1 – 7

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 3,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 6

Post Time: 3:52 PM ET; Claiming $32k; 6 F Turf; Field of 9 runners.

Longshot Play of the Day

  • #1 MOBULA (6-1): Longshot Play of the Day. Bred to appreciate the change of surface. Bet today's live longshot on MyBookie.
  • #6 RETAIL THERAPIST (3-1): Major Player. Clearly moving forward off the last two. May be able to take advantage of the pace.
  • #5 CHROMEPLATED HEART (10-1): Contender. Move to this surface looks like the right call.
  • #8 YOU BE THE JUDGE (8-1): Contender. On a steady upward trend. Barn has been solid with this exact move.

Selections: 1 – 6 – 5 – 8

The Plays

Win: #1 at 7-2

Trifecta: 1,6 / 1,6,5,8 / 1,6,5,8

Woodbine Picks – Race 7

Post Time: 4:26 PM ET; Claiming $40k; 6 F All Weather; Field of 10 runners.

  • #3 HEADSPIN (2-1): Major Player. Meaningful class relief today.
  • #10 MONEY HEIST (3-1): Major Player. Drops to a level that should suit.
  • #7 ONCE UPON A KISS (8-1): Contender. Competitive in the same class recently.
  • #2 LADY LUCILLE (10-1): Contender. The work tab reads like a horse ready to run, not one being educated. Has been drilling steadily into the debut.

Selections: 3 – 10 – 7 – 2

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,10 / 3,10,7,2 / 3,10,7,2

Woodbine Picks – Race 8

Post Time: 5:01 PM ET; Sweet Briar Too Stakes $125k; 6 F Turf; Field of 8 runners.

  • #4 MISS VYVYANNE (8-5): Major Player. Record over this surface and trip stands out.
  • #7 LOST AND FOUND (8-1): Major Player. Distance change should suit. Best late pace figure in the field at 95.
  • #8 EPIC STYLE (4-1): Contender. Faced tougher last time and gets relief here. Could wear these ones down late.
  • #5 Z Z'S (6-1): Contender. Bred to handle the added ground.

Selections: 4 – 7 – 8 – 5

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 7,8

Woodbine Picks – Race 9

Post Time: 5:36 PM ET; Grade 3 Durham Cup Stakes $175k; 1 1/16 M All Weather; Field of 5 runners.

  • #3 MAYCOCKS BAY (3-5): Major Player. Consistently runs above the level it faces.
  • #5 WAR COURT (10-1): Major Player. Has been facing this kind and holding its own.
  • #4 SEDBURYS GHOST (6-1): Contender. Numbers grade out better than the raw figures suggest.
  • #1 WILLIAM T (3-1): Contender. No class question at this level.

Selections: 3 – 5 – 4 – 1

The Plays

Win: #3 at 5-2

Trifecta: 3,5 / 3,5,4,1 / 3,5,4,1

Woodbine Picks – Race 10

Post Time: 6:08 PM ET; Claiming $50k; 1 M Turf; Field of 13 runners.

  • #10 AMERICATHEGREAT (2-1): Major Player. Improving with each start.
  • #7 PHAROAH'S AFFAIR (4-1): Major Player. Cutting back should sharpen this one up. Closing kick is the strongest of this group.
  • #11 FAITH UNDERSTOOD (12-1): Contender. Figures have climbed in three straight.
  • #8 GO OLIVIA (8-1): Contender. Clearly moving forward off the last two.

Selections: 10 – 7 – 11 – 8

The Plays

Win: #10 at 5-2

Exacta: 10 / 7,11

Woodbine Picks – Race 11

Post Time: 6:38 PM ET; Maiden Special Weight $126k; 6 1/2 F Turf; Field of 11 runners.

  • #4 ALPHA GAMMA GIRL (6-1): Major Player. Has handled this exact setup before.
  • #9 FLYING SCHULZY (5-1): Major Player. Belongs on class and should be in the mix.
  • #1 BEAUTIFUL THINGS (12-1): Contender. Figures fit comfortably at this level.
  • #8 TOSSING (5-2): Contender. The 83 speed rating is among the top in the group.

Selections: 4 – 9 – 1 – 8

The Plays

Win: #4 at 5-2

Exacta: 4 / 9,1

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Chris Adams
Chris Adams

Chris first got introduced to horse racing in 2009 at Canterbury Park (Shakopee, MN). Along with handicapping and betting, Chris has worked as a teller at his local track and participated in ownership partnerships. He now enjoys sharing his passion with his wife and two young daughters who love going out to the track each and every summer.

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